MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.

The lessons that must be learned from the horrible Sepang Moto3 crash
The horrifying incident between Jose Antonio Rueda and Noah Dettwiler was a shuddering reminder of the dangers of motorcycle racing. But, while this crash may have been an unfortunate incident, it must prompt action from MotoGP to avoid a similar situation from happening again…

Sepang MotoGP domination should earn Alex Marquez the respect he’s long deserved
Alex Marquez was expected to strut through the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend. And while his grand prix victory ultimately followed through with that, it was a weekend far from straightforward as he looked to seal arguably the biggest result of his career…

Sepang 2015: The sad reality still haunting Valentino Rossi from MotoGP’s biggest fallout
Saturday 25 October 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the infamous clash at Sepang between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. It is a moment that continues to reverberate throughout MotoGP. Marquez and Rossi’s paths have gone in wildly different directions since, but the real tragedy of that day haunts the latter the most…

Can a forgotten MotoGP champion end a five-year victory wait in Malaysia?
The 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix is shaping up to be another wide-open affair, as the expected favourites struggled. While there are a number of hats in the ring, one world champion emerges from Friday with (at least on pace) a genuine shot at a first MotoGP win in five years…

Sepang 2015: MotoGP's craziest weekend
It began in a cloud of haze and ended with two of MotoGP’s all-time greats at ‘war’. Buckle up for deep dive into the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix.

The Australian MotoGP has made Ducati’s 2027 Marc Marquez contract talks harder
Aprilia’s double victory at the Australian Grand Prix continues to strengthen its case as a legitimate Ducati threat, as its Italian rival experienced a crushing sprint first in the absence of its dominator Marc Marquez. As Pecco Bagnaia’s problems rage on, Marquez’s bargaining position for a new deal beyond 2026 has improved greatly…

How Marc Marquez has inadvertently kept Ducati’s Australia MotoGP win hopes alive
Marc Marquez would almost certainly have been a hot favourite for victory at the Australian Grand Prix had it not been for injury. He would have faced a stiff challenge from Marco Bezzecchi, but his pace may well go to waste due to an impending penalty for a tangle with the world champion. That, as it happens, may have opened the door for another Ducati star to flourish…

The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up so far
With the 2026 MotoGP grid complete, this is the current situation for 2027 rider contracts.

2026 MotoGP rider line-up: The full grid
The current contract situation of every MotoGP rider for 2026

Who will replace injured Marc Marquez at Ducati?
With Marc Marquez sidelined by a shoulder injury, Ducati test rider Michele Pirro looks favourite to stand in - but a WorldSBK call-up is also possible...

Marc Marquez’s classy MotoGP crash response should serve as an example for some
The collision between Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez in the Indonesian Grand Prix has ignited a social media storm, with the former bearing the brunt of it. But Marquez’s classy response should be the example to follow for some fans...

The three factors that led to a first win for MotoGP’s doubted rookie
Fermin Aldeguer’s maiden MotoGP victory came during a strange weekend for MotoGP at the Indonesian Grand Prix. While there is one obvious factor that contributed to this success, there are two others that were even more important and with a potentially lasting impact…

Ducati's secrecy over Pecco Bagnaia's MotoGP bike is only harming him
The revelation that Pecco Bagnaia’s Japan breakthrough was down to him testing a GP24 from the VR46 team at Misano has been the main headline in Indonesia. But Ducati refuses to confirm any of it, creating a nightmare PR storm that is only harming the rider it was meant to help with this in the first place…

The rookie hope that can salvage an Indonesian MotoGP disaster for Ducati
Just days after winning the world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Marc Marquez’s reign has gotten off to a terrible start. In fact Ducati at large is facing an uphill battle to get back to the front as most of its stable struggled. But one of its riders did shine, and he could be the key to a turnaround…

Why you shouldn’t give up on MotoGP 2025 now the title battle is over
The 2025 MotoGP title chase has been settled in Marc Marquez’s favour with five rounds left to go. But that doesn’t mean there still aren’t plenty of storylines to keep you intrigued across the finals rounds of the campaign…

Why Joan Mir’s MotoGP podium return goes hand-in-hand with Marc Marquez’s title
Joan Mir made a first visit to a MotoGP podium in four years at the Japanese Grand Prix, doing so on the same day Marc Marquez won the 2025 world title. Ironically, Mir’s success is very much rooted in the day Marquez elected to quit Honda and begin down the path that led him to becoming a seven-time world champion…

Ranking all seven of Marc Marquez’s MotoGP world titles
Marc Marquez is now a seven-time MotoGP world champion. We rate all of those titles.

Why Marc Marquez ‘closing the circle’ has ended MotoGP’s GOAT debate
Marc Marquez’s seventh MotoGP world title and ninth in total draws him level with Valentino Rossi, reigniting the GOAT debate between the two bitter rivals. But how Marquez bounced back from five years of hell, risked his career, and came out more dominant than ever has - in Lewis Duncan’s opinion - ended the debate for good…

From last chance to title glory: Timeline of Marc Marquez’s 2025 MotoGP championship
Charting Marc Marquez’s path to the 2025 MotoGP world title

How Marc Marquez took a step closer to MotoGP title glory in Japan practice
It was not a perfect day for Marc Marquez as he kicked off potentially his coronation weekend on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. But his bad is still frontrunning pace, while his only title challenger faces a massive uphill battle to delay the inevitable…

Marc Marquez: Retirement "was close, I had to answer the question”
Marc Marquez reflects on six-year journey back to the top of MotoGP, admits retirement was “close” but that he needed to “answer the question”.

Why Pecco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP nightmare is frustrating Ducati
Pecco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP season shows no signs of rebounding any time soon and patience on both sides is at an all-time low. Ducati has turned the bike upside and down, but it appears - according to insiders - the problems run deeper…

Liberty's reported erasure of MotoGP history is a worrying display of ignorance
Liberty Media’s influence is already starting to be felt in the MotoGP paddock. And while change will only be a good thing for the series in the long-term, current short-term shifts are creating an identity crisis. Reports of an erasure of MotoGP history, however, are a major worry…

Inside the nerve centre of Ducati’s 2025 MotoGP domination
Ducati won its sixth consecutive constructors’ title already this year and is close to another riders’ title in 2025 with Marc Marquez. Despite growing competition on track, Ducati has maintained its advantage through technological innovation alongside title partner Lenovo…
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